What is Sunan Abu Dawud 586 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat)), narrated by This tradition has also been transmitted through a different chain by ‘Amr b. Salamah. This version says:, states: "“I used to lead them in prayer with a sheet of cloth on me that was patched and torn. When I prostrated myself, my buttocks were disclosed."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 586 in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #586

Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat)

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا النُّفَيْلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرٌ، حَدَّثَنَا عَاصِمٌ الأَحْوَلُ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ سَلِمَةَ، بِهَذَا الْخَبَرِ قَالَ فَكُنْتُ أَؤُمُّهُمْ فِي بُرْدَةٍ مُوصَلَةٍ فِيهَا فَتْقٌ فَكُنْتُ إِذَا سَجَدْتُ خَرَجَتِ اسْتِي ‏.‏

“I used to lead them in prayer with a sheet of cloth on me that was patched and torn. When I prostrated myself, my buttocks were disclosed.

Narrated by This tradition has also been transmitted through a different chain by ‘Amr b. Salamah. This version says:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is described leading prayer while wearing a patched and torn cloth. This scenario highlights the importance of humility and the acceptance of one's circumstances, as even the Prophet did not let his attire distract from the act of worship. The takeaway is that the essence of prayer lies in the intention and devotion rather than the outward appearance.

Modern Application

In daily salah, individuals may find themselves in various situations regarding their clothing. This hadith reminds us that the focus should be on the prayer itself and the connection with Allah, rather than worrying excessively about the condition of our attire.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Clothing Etiquette because it illustrates the significance of humility in worship and the idea that one's clothing should not hinder their devotion to Allah.

Prayer Clothing Etiquette